“THE WESTERN POTTER" NO. 7. February, 1967.

EDITORIAL

An interested and concerned membership should serve to stimulate
some of the seeds of thought for editorial comment. Too often, ideas
must be generated from the vacuum of a silent membership. I would
like to begin 1967 with a plea for more letters to the editor for they
can be the food which nourishes comment, Your suggestions for
future articles - preferably the articles themselves - are also always

welcome. This is your magazine, where are your "mn ? ?
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

As we enter the Centennial year, and I approach the end of my tenure as
President, it seems appropriate to examine the record, and perhaps
say something of the future.

The Guild has shown astonishing growth in the past two or three years,
which is no doubt due to a number of factors, including an upsurge of
interest in crafts generally.

An important factor in the growth and cohesion of the Guild is the
periodical "Western Potter", conceived during Robert Weghsteen's
regime, and now very ably edited by Tam Irving. This has become
a lively and informative publication.

Much has been done in the educational area through lectures, slides,
critiques, and workshops, particularly the latter. Outstanding
workshops by Harry Davis, Hal Reigger and John Reeve, have
provided the membership with rare opportunities for glimpsing
broader horizons. A comprehensive report on the Harry Davis
workshop is now being prepared for publication.